Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. anecdote

short amusing or interesting story

warn or reprimand firmly

relating to the brain or intellect

integrity and uprightness

2. linchpin

renovate or brighten up a space or item

unlucky; unfortunate

central or most important element

secondary or supporting

3. animated

distant emotionally or physically

lively or filled with energy

outline or foreshadow vaguely

avoiding social interactions or society

4. portent

avoiding waste; economical

having harmful intentions

a sign of future events; warning

complete and inclusive

5. inoculate

immunize by vaccination

secretive or stealthy

decayed or rotting; foul-smelling

show great joy or triumph

6. obtuse

loud and harsh in sound

to scold or complain bitterly

seeming or apparent

lacking sharpness or quickness

7. debacle

physical beauty

natural or habitual inclination

sudden and disastrous failure or defeat

related to or resembling trees

8. surreptitious

merciful or tolerant

short period of rest or relief

perceive through intuition or insight

secretive or stealthy

9. dogmatic

sharp or severe; perceptive

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

huge or enormous figure

lacking empathy or concern

10. excavate

mix of different things

disagreement with authority or majority

famous for bad reasons

dig out from the ground

11. disavow

find out or discover with certainty

lacking necessities; poor

showing rainbow-like colors

deny any responsibility or support

12. disaffected

surrender or give in

intimidating or discouraging

unhappy with authority or system

lacking empathy or concern

13. deter

discourage from happening; prevent

urge or provoke to action

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertible

changing frequently

14. deleterious

causing harm or damage

skilled at gaining advantage

distant emotionally or physically

loud, energetic, and rowdy

15. pillage

dull, unimaginative, or commonplace

alert; watchful

charm or enchant someone

to rob or plunder violently

16. avarice

to persuade or influence

extreme greed for wealth

regard with disgust or hatred

lacking freshness; overused

17. accede

agree or give consent to

gaudy or tastelessly bright

officially cancel or withdraw

an excessive amount of something

18. divisive

person who flatters for advantage

causing disagreement or division

unable to be appeased

open to influence or cooperation

19. hapless

bitterly harsh or biting

clear and direct; sharply focused

unlucky; unfortunate

accept reluctantly without protest

20. exculpate

praise for achievement

warn or reprimand firmly

clear from blame

unable to be appeased

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. anecdote

2. linchpin

3. animated

4. portent

5. inoculate

6. obtuse

7. debacle

8. surreptitious

9. dogmatic

10. excavate

11. disavow

12. disaffected

13. deter

14. deleterious

15. pillage

16. avarice

17. accede

18. divisive

19. hapless

20. exculpate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. anecdote

2. linchpin

3. animated

4. portent

5. inoculate

6. obtuse

7. debacle

8. surreptitious

9. dogmatic

10. excavate

11. disavow

12. disaffected

13. deter

14. deleterious

15. pillage

16. avarice

17. accede

18. divisive

19. hapless

20. exculpate

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